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This ancient monument near All Saints' Church in Buckinghamshire comprises three distinct phases of settlement spanning from the Roman period through the medieval era. The Roman villa represents occupation during the classical period, whilst the motte and bailey castle demonstrates Norman military architecture of the post-conquest period, indicating the site's continued strategic importance. The moated site reflects later medieval domestic occupation, with the water-filled ditch serving both defensive and practical functions typical of medieval manorial sites. Together, these overlapping features illustrate the long-term significance of this location as a centre of power and habitation across more than a thousand years of English history.
Motte and bailey castle, moated site and Roman villa immediately east of All Saint's Church is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018007. View the official record →
This ancient monument near All Saints' Church in Buckinghamshire comprises three distinct phases of settlement spanning from the Roman period through the medieval era. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018007.
Motte and bailey castle, moated site and Roman villa immediately east of All Saint's Church is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1018007.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Buckinghamshire Grim's Ditch: 176m long section south west of White House Farm (6 km), Buckinghamshire Grim's Ditch: 1.13km long section from Grymsdyke Manor to RAF High Wycombe (7.2 km), Bowl barrow on Lodge Hill, 650m east of Old Callow Down Farm (7.2 km).
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